Organic Eleutherococcus - 210 mg - 200 vegetarian capsules

○ Latin name: Eleutherococcus senticosus ○ Dosage: 210 mg per capsule Eleutherococcus, also known as Siberian ginseng, is a woody plant native to the forest regions of eastern Siberia. The scientific name of the plant is Eleutherococcus senticosus, and it belongs to the Araliaceae family. It is a thorny shrub that can reach 2 to 3 meters in height. It has dark green pinnate leaves, greenish-yellow flowers and red or black fruits. The plant is grown mainly in Russia, China, Korea and Japan. Eleutherococcus roots are the most used parts of the plant for their medicinal properties. They contain active compounds such as eleutherosides, polysaccharides and triterpenes, which are considered to have health benefits. ֍ Eleutherococcus became very popular in the Soviet Union in the 1960s and 1970s, so much so that it was classified as a "plant of national glory". It was later brought back to Europe by scientists who wanted to study its properties, where its use has since expanded.